Market Pulse - Europe
Swisscom weighing offer for Vodafone's Italian business
Swiss telecommunications firm Swisscom has been mulling over an offer for Vodafone's Italian operations early next year, according to Bloomberg, potentially countering a rival bid from Iliad SA.
Eurozone PMI remains at six-month high in preliminary reading
A preliminary reading of Hamburg Commercial Bank's Eurozone manufacturing purchasing managers remained at a six-month high in December, coming in at 44. 2 in December, short of expectations for a reading of 44. 6 and flat month-on-month.
Maurel & Prom signs key deal in acquisition of Wentworth
Maurel & Prom updated the market on its recommended cash acquisition of Wentworth Resources on Thursday, signing an agreement fortifying its long-term partnership with the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC).
Europe open: Markets pause at four-month high on quiet day
European stock markets opened mixed on Monday, struggling for direction on a quiet day as the Stoxx 600 paused at a four-month high.